2/21/2013· Fires & Explosions
Fires: Why the Cause May Not Be Electrical
By: Jeffrey Williams
Electrical appliances or wiring are often fire cause scapegoats, simply because they're there. It's unusual to find a burned structure without some electrical wire or device in or near the fire origin.
2/20/2013· Medical - Medicine
Cardiovascular and Gastrointestinal Toxicity of Selective Cyclo-oxygenase-2 Inhibitors in Man
It is well established that the use of traditional nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) increases the vulnerability of the gastrointestinal (GI) mucosa for the development of peptic lesions and serious ulcer complications. In addition, selective and traditional NSAIDs have also been associated with increased frequency of cardiovascular toxicity, especially in susceptible patients.
2/19/2013· Warnings & Labels
U.S. Judge Halts Implementation of Graphic Cigarette Warnings
Last month, Judge Richard J. Leon of the United States District Court in Washington, D.C. permanently blocked the FDA reqillrement that was to go into effect later this year that would have forced the tobacco industry to put extremely graphic warnings on the top half of the front and back of a pack of cigarettes.
2/11/2013· Crisis Management
The Blacksmith, the Nail, the Horse and Disaster Prevention
By: Luiz Hargreaves
The proverb above has received different versions, including this one credited to Benjamin Franklin. A kingdom lost because of a nail. We could also say, a disaster caused by a simple problem that could have been avoided.
2/6/2013· Laws & Procedures
Judicial Notice, A Misunderstood Tool
Litigators often reach for doctrines such as res judicata or collateral estoppel to narrow the scope of a case. Res judicata prevents re-litigation of the same claim that was litigated in a prior case. Collateral estoppel prevents re-litigation of the same issue that was decided in a prior case.
2/6/2013· Plastic / Reconstructive / Cosmetic Surgery
Early Treatment of Facial Injuries
Workers, subject to the ordinary risks of everyday life, are potential candidates for trauma to the face.
1/30/2013· Construction
Building Defects Can Derail Your Deal
Defects introduced in construction can lead to classic legal disputes between owners and contractors, especially when considerable sums of money are involved. What can a commercial mortgage broker learn from these disputes? What risks and potential rewards might arise?
1/29/2013· Engines (Combustion - Diesel)
Diesel Engine Failures After EPA Required Upgrades
By: David Merrion
The diesel engine industry that manufacturers engines for medium and heavy duty trucks, had to develop new technology for 2004, 2007 and 2010 to meet EPA exhaust emission standards.
1/23/2013· Food & Beverage
By: Dr. Ewen Todd
Food workers in many settings have been responsible for foodborne disease outbreaks for decades, and there is no indication that this is diminishing. The Committee on Control of Foodborne Illnesses of the International Association for Food Protection was tasked with collecting and evaluating any data on worker-associated outbreaks.
1/14/2013· Audio Forensics
Audio Restoration vs. Audio Forensics
By: David Smith
You have an audio recording that may be used as evidence in an upcoming court case. Looking for a way to make it easier to hear, you do an on-line search and come upon a list of "Audio Restoration companies." The ads state that these sites can lower or eliminate noise and restore recordings to their original quality.
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